Cavatappi NYC
8024 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Food
Appetizers
Polpettine
100% Beef meatballs coated in our homemade tomato sauce with grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and fresh whipped ricotta topping$18.00Mozzarella In Carrozza
Homemade bechamel and melted mozzarella between two pieces of bread, lightly fried, and served with our homemade tomato sauce$16.00Zucchini Crostini
Crispy breadcrumb and panko breaded zucchini coins topped with diced tomato, fresh parsley, and red onion drizzled with sweet balsamic glaze$16.00Mussels
Mussels pan sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and spices in a choice of a red, spicy red, or white wine, or spicy white wine sauce$24.00Calamari
Lightly fried tender squid served with regular or spicy marinara sauce$26.00Fritto Misto
Lightly fried tender squid, jumbo shrimp, and fried zucchini served with tomato sauce$32.00Fried Sampler
Variety of our appetizers on one plate: two homemade meatballs, zucchini crostini with diced tomato and onion with balsamic glaze drizzle, and mozzarella in carrozza served with our homemade tomato sauce$23.00FIRE
FIRE
Salads
House Salad
Mixed greens, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a house dressing$18.00The Beets
Roasted red beets, goat cheese, chopped walnuts, with mixed greens in an olive oil and balsamic dressing$18.00Classic Caesar
Romaine lettuce, homemade crunchy croutons, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese in a creamy dressing$18.00Arugula Salad
Fresh arugula, mozzarella, and roasted peppers tossed in a balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil dressing$18.00Half House Salad
$10.00Half Caesar Salad
$10.00Half Beets Salad
$10.00Half Arugula Salad
$10.00
Pasta & Risotto
Rigatoni Bolognese
Fresh rigatoni pasta in a homemade slow cooked Bolognese sauce topped with grated Pecorino Romano$26.00Linguine Vongole
Fresh linguine pasta with clams in a white wine, garlic, and oil sauce with fresh parsley$29.00Linguine Di Mare
Fresh linguine pasta with clams, mussels, calamari, and jumbo shrimp in a red, white, or spicy red sauce$38.00The Cavatappi Pasta
Fresh rigatoni pasta, crumbled sweet sausage, and fresh basil in our signature spicy cherry pepper sauce, topped with grated pecorino Romano cheese.$27.00Penne Vodka
Fresh penne pasta in a light tomato cream vodka sauce with fresh basil, prosciutto, peas, and shallots.$26.00Pasta with Meatballs
Pasta of your choice in our homemade tomato sauce with two of our delicious homemade meatballs$23.00Gnocchi Vodka Bianca
Plump potato gnocci in a creamy white vodka sauce with crumbled sweet sausage, imported prosciutto, green peas, and fresh basil.$28.00Pasta Genovese
Slow cooked braised beef and onion sauce seasoned with fresh herbs and spices over fresh bucatini pasta. Topped with freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese$29.00Pasta Alla Norma
Fresh rigatoni pasta in homemade plum tomato sauce with lightly fried eggplant, fresh basil, oregano, and pinch of red pepper flake, topped with fresh ricotta salata$23.00Bolognese & Sausage Risotto
Slow cooked, creamy arborio rice with crumbled sweet sausage, touch of homemade Bolognese sauce and resh Italian herbs and spices$27.00Shrimp & Calamari Risotto
Jumbo shrimp and tender calamari in a creamy risotto with touch of homemade tomato sauce and fresh parsley$29.00Pasta Pomodoro
Pasta of your choice in our homemade tomato sauce$18.00Spicy Lobster Vodka Pasta
Tender lobster sauteed with hot Calabrian chili peppers, spicy Nduja, fresh Italian herbs and spices joined with fresh rigatoni pasta in our homemade vodka sauce creating a velvety delight$34.00Bucatini All'Amatriciana
Fresh bucatini pasta with rendered crispy pancetta, pinch of red pepper flake, diced onion, and splash of white wine with crushed plum tomatoes seasoned with salt & pepper$30.00
From the Land
Kansas City Pork Chop
Kansas City pork chop accompanied with apple parsnip sauce, caramelized carrots & buttery potato wedges$38.00Pork Chop & Cherry Peppers
Kansas City porkchop topped with homemade black sauce, spicy cherry peppers, and side of butter potato wedges$38.00Pollo Milanese
Lightly fried boneless chicken cutlet topped with arugula, tomato, red onion, diced mozzarella, & balsamic glaze$26.00Pollo In Salsa Cremosa Con Pancetta
Pan seared boneless chicken breast topped with a creamy cheese sauce and crispy pancetta with butter potato wedges$26.00Spicy Cherry Pepper Chicken Parm
Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with homemade spicy cherry pepper sauce, spicy cherry peppers, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with mixed green side salad$28.00Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded and fried chicken breast topped with homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with mixed green side salad$26.00Sicilian Eggplant Parmigiana
Floured & lightly fried eggplant layered with melted mozzarella, fresh basil, grated cheese, and homemade tomato sauce. Served with mixed green salad$21.00The Unstuffed Pepper
Roasted bell pepper breaded and lightly fried until golden, topped with melted mozzarella, and our homemade Bolognese sauce finished with fresh basil topping$24.00
From the Sea
Branzino
Mediterranean Sea Bass sauteed with cherry tomatoes in a lemon, butter, garlic sauce served with garlic & oil sauteed zucchini and spinach$35.00Branzino Mediterraneo
Pan seared branzino filet with red onion, capers, and Castelvetrano olives with a homemade fish sauce of shrimp, calamari, and shallots seasoned with fresh herbs and spices$37.00Filet of Sole
Floured and pan seared filet of sole in a lemon, butter, garlic sauce served with buttery potato wedges and sauteed spinach$32.00Filet of Sole Oreganata
Floured and pan seared filet of sole topped with breadcrumbs seasoned with fresh garlic, parsley, oregano, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil oven baked until golden. Served with side of carrots and sauteed spinach$34.00Shrimp Oreganata
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, topped with breadcrumbs seasoned with fresh garlic, parsley, oregano, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil oven baked until golden. Served with side of carrots and sauteed spinach$28.00Bread & Herb Crusted Sole
Breaded and lightly fried filet of sole crusted with fresh herbs and spices, plated over a lemon beurre blanc sauce paired with an arugula salad dressed with fresh squeezed lemon aioli$30.00
Sides
MIDDAY MENU
SPECIALS
Burrata al Forno
Fried burrata in a sun-dried tomato and nduja-infused sauce on a bed of crispy prosciutto.$23.00Ali di Pollo
Crispy, juicy chicken wings with a choice of Picante, Thai Chili Sauce, or Cavatappi's Signature Cherry Pepper Sauce.$15.00Pasta al Tonno
Fresh pan-seared tuna with capers, olives, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, and garlic over penne pasta.$30.00Spicy Bolognese
Nduja-infused beef and sausage Bolognese, topped with stracciatella over pappardelle pasta.$30.00Braciola di Maiale alla Griglia con Pesche
Sweet and savory grilled pork chops paired with warm, caramelized peaches in a rich honey and brown sugar sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus.$40.00Orata
Grilled whole orata stuffed with rosemary, lemon, and shallots in a beurre blanc sauce, paired with roasted potatoes.$38.00
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